Introduction:

This toolbox allows for communication to be Established with Flat Earth's Salsa Radar Development Kits.  This allows for easy interfacing between the modules and MATLAB either through either USB or Ethernet connection for algorithm development and testing.

Installation

Prior to installing the toolkit, the BeagleBone Black must be configured as per the Quick Start Guide.  This includes installing the BeagleBone Black Drivers on the Host OS, as well as installing the software package on the BeagleBone (unless purchased with a pre-configured BeagleBone).

Troubleshooting

- If the toolkit cannot establish a connection to the socket server on the BeagleBone Black, this can sometimes be fixed by updating the connector program on the BeagleBone by setting the updateConnector flag to 1 during the wrapper initialization.  This will slow the startup and should only be required on the first run after installing or updating the toolkit.

Ancho Radar Module

The Salsa Ancho radar module is a BeagleBone Black compatible cape based on the XeThru X2 (4.5 to 9.5 GHz) radar technology. The Ancho module is suitable for ranging, tracking, sensing and positioning applications. Ancho applications include building automation, health care, industrial machine control and proximity sensing.

Cayenne Radar Module

The Salsa Cayenne radar module is a BeagleBone Black compatible cape based on the XeThru X1 (1 to 7 GHz) radar technology. The Cayenne module is suitable for ranging, tracking, and positioning applications where the environment can be demanding and penetration capability is essential. Cayenne applications include environmental monitoring, ground penetrating radar, industrial machine control and proximity sensing.